Æ24 - Elagabalus COL IVL AVG FEL BER

€2.00
IssuerBerytus (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.92 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8340
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with four columns with shield in pediment and acroteria along roofline; inside, Poseidon standing, left, holding dolphin and resting on trident, placing foot on rock; below, central stairway
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL AVG FEL BER
(Translation: colony Julia Augusta Felix, Berytus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID9447725000
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